Micah Richards told his father died just before England-Argentina coverage started

Former England footballer and World Cup pundit Micah Richards was told of his father’s death just before going on air for England’s semi-final against Argentina.

Richards, who won 13 caps for England, appeared alongside Joe Hart and Wayne Rooney on the BBC as Thomas Tuchel’s side suffered a late 2-1 defeat.

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Shortly after the game the TV favourite revealed that he had been told of his dad Lincoln’s death shortly before kickoff in Atlanta.

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Writing on Instagram, Richards said: “Not long before going on air today,

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